equity

Providing better outcomes for diverse Veterans means finding ways to reach them, whether on a personal level or on a geographic level.

Learn about our commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce from members of our team in Puerto Rico.

By merging inclusion, diversity, equity and access with our core values, VA provides better care for Veterans, and better opportunity for employees.

A workforce grounded in diversity benefits everyone—from the workers throughout VA to the Veterans we serve.

As part of its mission to improve the equity for rural Veterans, VA’s Office of Rural Health has developed targeted initiatives to improve the recruitment and retention of rural health care providers and researchers.

Flake is a research scientist at the VA North Texas Health Care System, where he tries to improve services for Veterans who have collided with the criminal justice system by focusing on rehabilitation needs and barriers. He’s leading a project in which health care providers and formerly incarcerated Veterans collaborate to identify priority goals including employment, housing, and substance use treatment.

The positive impact of VA’s focus on health equity in oncology can be seen in the cancer care treatment outcomes of Black male Veterans.

During Pride Month, VA’s LGBTQ+ Health Program office engages, educates, and raises awareness of essential services and resources.

VA’s Office of Health Equity’s unique podcast series reviews VA programs, initiatives, and Veteran experiences within the past year.

VA’s National Oncology Program is working to better deliver equitable cancer care through new initiatives and programs.

For VA, equity means intentionally committing to consistent and systematic fair, just and impartial treatment of all individuals and a just distribution of tools and resources to give veterans, including veterans who are members of underserved communities, what is required to enjoy a full, healthy life.

A new value-driven framework will ensure Veteran needs are at the forefront of innovations at VHA. Veterans’ priorities drive decisions.